| Author | Message | ||
     John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2005 |
A new "switchback" with paving stones has been constructed from Locust Grove to the lookout. Does anyone know its purpose? If it is to accommodate bike riders, it is a disaster waiting to happen when the first biker going downhill encounters the first hiker. | ||
| Jersey Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 30 Registered: 1-2006 |
I doubt it's to accommodate bike riders. Isn't it illegal to mountain bike in the reservation? Maybe it's to accommodate the cops chasing the bikers in their cars. | ||
| maplewood fan Citizen Username: Mplwfan Post Number: 271 Registered: 4-2003  |
I think I heard it was an easier way to find all the chopped up bodies dumped in the reservation. | ||
| The Libertarian Citizen Username: Local_1_crew Post Number: 1390 Registered: 3-2004  |
i hope not! | ||
| Case Citizen Username: Case Post Number: 1035 Registered: 2-2005 |
Incidentally, is it THAT hard to buy 50 pounds of lime? | ||
| Joe R. Citizen Username: Ragnatela Post Number: 260 Registered: 6-2004 |
John, where is Locust Grove? | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 27 Registered: 11-2005 |
Locust Grove is 1/2 block from the Millburn train station. Glen Ave, Millburn. Yes, it is illegal to ride bikes in the So Mtn. res. but I still see riders. It is unlikely that cops could/would catch them. | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2005 |
Because of the switchback, it is now relatively easy to get to the lookout from the bottom of the quarry area. Try it , its a good, fun 10 minute hike that would be ruined by bikes. | ||
| Tom N Citizen Username: Tjn Post Number: 50 Registered: 3-2005 |
I'm not familiar with the particular trail but do know that the the most common reason for creating a switchback trail, besides the already mentioned easement of travel, is to prevent erosion. | ||
| optimyst Citizen Username: Optimyst Post Number: 141 Registered: 6-2001 |
I believe bike riding is only banned on the trails through the woods, but is allowed on the blacktopped road area. | ||
| Copperfield Citizen Username: Copperfield Post Number: 247 Registered: 1-2004 |
Get there early on a weekend morning and you'll find lots of mountain bikers crashing through the trails in the woods. Did they close off the other paths or is the switchback just a new one? | ||
| John Beltsos Citizen Username: Belts_boy Post Number: 173 Registered: 4-2004 |
Who cares about bikers. They don't pose a threat as much as the dozens of unleashed dogs. Yesterday a huge black Giant Schnauzer tried to snatch a sandwich out of my 4 year-old son's hand! He was scared to death but of course no apologies from the dog owner bitch. Another one was strolling with a huge Greyhound and a little bastard. No leashes of course but big smiles of dog owner pride. One even called herself "Mami" when talking to the dogs. "Come to Mami! Stay with Mami." PATHETIC. There should be huge fines. Rant Rant! I don't mid the bikers as they are normally quite respectful. | ||
| akb Citizen Username: Akb Post Number: 376 Registered: 12-2001 |
I don't mind the bikers or the dogs. I really dislike the open cruising. Our older kids are old enough to get what is going on and it really pisses me off that such a wonderful reserve is being spoiled. FTR I don't care about gender or orientation. I'd be just as bothered if it was a hangout for hookers. I don't understand why the cops don't patrol more. | ||
| Crazy_quilter Citizen Username: Crazy_quilter Post Number: 133 Registered: 2-2005 |
a female dog is a bitch, but i'm not quite sure if bastard is a term used with dogs. or are you referring to the dog owner??? | ||
| dave23 Citizen Username: Dave23 Post Number: 1266 Registered: 5-2001 |
akb, I'm with you. The NR recently reported that cops are trying to do more. I don't know what that entails or how successful it is, but I hope it yields some results. If these were women doing the exact same things in exchange for money, people would be a lot more outraged. | ||
| CFA Citizen Username: Cfa Post Number: 1550 Registered: 5-2001  |
I think the reservation would be a lot more busy for all the horny married men. | ||
| dave23 Citizen Username: Dave23 Post Number: 1269 Registered: 5-2001 |
That's true. But I think there are already a lot of horny married men up there. | ||
| Valley_girl Citizen Username: Valley_girl Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2004 |
Ha ha ha! | ||
| Case Citizen Username: Case Post Number: 1038 Registered: 2-2005 |
"... no one was stopping to help this poor old woman with a flat tire, so I changed it for her and that's how I got so much mud on both knees of my pants. As to this stuff on my ear - I keep telling you its hair gel!" | ||
| Jay060 Citizen Username: Jay060 Post Number: 136 Registered: 8-2003 |
where can you find a decent map of the reservation? | ||
| James Citizen Username: Mcgregorj Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2003  |
You can get a good map by asking at the Milburn library. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 8483 Registered: 4-1997  |
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| dave23 Citizen Username: Dave23 Post Number: 1271 Registered: 5-2001 |
There's a good one here. I don't know how well the PDF prints, though. http://www.somocon.org/Map%20of%20SMR.htm On another note, someone was kind enough to update Wikipedia's SMR page to include the recent discovery. | ||
| 6yearrez Citizen Username: 6yearrez Post Number: 129 Registered: 9-2001 |
Case, that's the funniest thing I have read in a long time... | ||
| johnny Citizen Username: Johnny Post Number: 1567 Registered: 5-2001 |
Went from Locust Grove up to lookout recently and there was no trail with paving stones. Not sure what you are talking about? All trails were dirt/leaves/rocky etc. They did repave walkway from the road up on top to the lookout but that's about it. | ||
| shoshannah Citizen Username: Shoshannah Post Number: 1188 Registered: 7-2002 |
I know the South Mountain Conservancy is doing a lot of work to maintain the trails and prevent erosion. I read that they got a grant. | ||
| johnny Citizen Username: Johnny Post Number: 1569 Registered: 5-2001 |
I stand corrected. Shoshannah is right that the Conservancy/Reservation was awarded significant grant money, which I think may have been matched by Essex County. Work on the trails is definitely due to grant $$. | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 55 Registered: 11-2005 |
Johnny, If you can't find the referenced area from Locust Grove, go to the lookout and walk approximately 1/8 mile in a southwesterly direction, going past the old quarry. There you will find the construction work that has taken place. You may then walk down the terraced pathway to Locust Grove. | ||
| johnny Citizen Username: Johnny Post Number: 1572 Registered: 5-2001 |
I will check it out. | ||
| John Caffrey Citizen Username: Jerseyjack Post Number: 60 Registered: 11-2005 |
Have fun, its stll a great walk. | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 5772 Registered: 5-2001  |
Hi John Beltsos: My name is Claudia and I am using my friend mem's account since I don't have one of my own. I am the pathetic bitch with the bastard little dog and the greyhound (who actually belongs to mem). First of all I tried to teach my dog the "heel" command but she didn't get it. I guess the "little bastard" was smart enough to figure out that "stay with mami" (which I told my two kids when they were little (they are now 17 and 15)) meant the same. My dogs do not interfere with anybody's walking pleasure and they do not chase any wildlife. I cannot believe that you would have that much anger and hate spewing out of you towards somebody you don't even know. Why don't you get a life and figure out what makes you so miserable cause that, my friend, is really what is pathetic. By the way here is a tip from an experienced "Mami". A 4 year old shouldn't eat a sandwich while in a stoller or walking, they can choke. By the way did you notice the 50,000 used condoms that are laying around up there.... So why don't you get a life and enjoy the walk with your child instead of cursing your head of over nothing. Claudia Mattheiss South Orange, NJ cmattheiss@aol.com | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 5773 Registered: 5-2001 |
The "mami bitch" has also been a featured guest on Oprah for her work with Katrina and prisons and has won the Villager of the Year Award in S.O. this year. Thanks Claudia! | ||
| Oldstone Citizen Username: Rogers4317 Post Number: 551 Registered: 6-2004  |
YGG  mine goes off-leash up there, too. i know he looks menacing.  | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 5775 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hi mem: Love ya too but it's "Villager of the Month". Claudia | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 5777 Registered: 5-2001 |
Claudia - Get an account already or you'll be Loser of the Month in my book! (Edited to add "I'm totally kidding!") | ||
| Eats Shoots & Leaves Citizen Username: Mfpark Post Number: 3050 Registered: 9-2001  |
John Beltsos's flaming language aside (I will forgive him because his son was threatened by a dog--that would make me unreasonable, too), he raises an important issue around here for those of us who own dogs and want a place to take them "off leash" in a space that is safe for them and for others. We really need somewhere to run dogs off leash in the area where you don't have to be afraid of the dog bolting, or jumping on a kid, or eating a kid's sandwich. | ||
| Oldstone Citizen Username: Rogers4317 Post Number: 555 Registered: 6-2004 |
i go very early in the morning to minimize encounters with others. otherwise, eats, there is a fenced in dog run at echo lake. too many dogs for me though. | ||
| mem Citizen Username: Mem Post Number: 5779 Registered: 5-2001 |
Totally agree. A dog park has been promised for ages. However I walk my dogs off leash only on the wooded path and should I go on the tarred path they are leashed. One do has to understand that not everybody is fond of animals and any owner has to be responsible no matter how big or small "the bastard" is. However most of the time I am asked to stop so kids as well as adults can pet the dogs. It is health for a child to learn to interact with an animal and to know how to behave properly. I have seen kids who are scarred to death at 12 and end up screaming and running and should they really be dealing with a loose and aggressive dog this could be serious trouble. Please teach your kids to ask permission to pet an animal and if they are faced with a stray teach them to look to the side or to the ground and walk away slowly. Do not stare at the dog even if they walk away. A direct stare is a sign of aggression between dogs. Should anybody be interested in doing a little course to teach your kids how to interact I'd be happy to meet you in the park one day and I'll bring the "bastards" and your kids can practise. I swear this is the last time I'll use your account mem. I am just waiting to get approved. Best Claudia | ||
| Stevef Citizen Username: Stevef Post Number: 171 Registered: 5-2005  |
I'm getting confused.  | ||
| Brett Citizen Username: Bmalibashksa Post Number: 2162 Registered: 7-2003 |
mem is just talking to herself. |
